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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.10, 655.74 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.10, 655.74 and 190.41 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.10 : 655.74 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.10/655.74 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.10x = 655.74 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.10x = 124,859.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,859.45/437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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